The unveiling of a work of art symbolizes the gradual revelation of the girl's feelings. At the beginning of the lyrics he seems to have no emotions, “Live. Survive. They are the same” and “he thought with the thoughts of a machine”. She is portrayed as a robot and possesses no feelings or vulnerability. However, over the course of the story, he gradually gives in to his overwhelming and pressing emotions. “She took off her watch and bikini and lay in the sun” and “ran naked towards the water.” This can be perceived as the beginning of the exposure of his emotions; her nakedness introduces a sense of vulnerability, a quality not associated with machines. Furthermore, the abandonment of the watch reinforces the idea of ​​the deterioration of its "robotity". The clock is a symbol of time and regulation, the girl choosing to abandon it represents the fact that she no longer needs to rely on regulation and control. By the end of the story, her true emotions had emerged: "No, you old bitch" and "She cut off the water and was filled with rage." It is no longer a machine and an automatism. This final display of emotion is represented through the discovery of the work of art. The man who discovers the piece symbolizes the mother. It was essentially the girl's mother who filled her daughter's head with her "stupid and recurring statements" and, consequently, with her emotions. Furthermore, the display of his emotions coinciding with his death implies that although emotions are stereotyped as something beautiful to share, his emotions were overwhelming and devastating. Ultimately, the disintegration of his "robotic" armor is represented through the discovery of a work of art. The birdcage is a symbol of entrapment and...... middle of paper ...... about social conventions. Furthermore, red means energy and passion, the girl is identified as a symbol of these values. "Harder. Go. Make. Cut. Harder." Contrasted with her frightened and depressed mother, her energy is emphasized. Furthermore, dedication is a recurring value supported by the girl throughout the text. “Every night after school, the girl trained on the swim team,” “Be a mover.” She is portrayed as a very eager and consequently extremely determined woman. Likewise, ambition is an important value obtained by the girl. “Be an engine… don't think, breathe!” and “Pushing herself out, she knew that as soon as she was old enough she would leave her mother.” She is portrayed as extremely focused. Therefore, many values ​​and attitudes are explored in this text, such as determination, anger, aspiration, desperation and evil, all represented by the color red.